In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and creator Libby Ward to explore the invisible weight so many mothers carry and the powerful journey of reclaiming themselves. Known for her honest conversations about motherhood, Libby shares how burnout, rage, and years of putting everyone else first ultimately led her to rediscover who she was beyond the role of “mom.”
Libby opens up about the mental load, breaking generational patterns, healing childhood Trauma, and why motherhood doesn’t require women to sacrifice their own humanity. She shares the life-changing lessons behind her book Honest Motherhood and explains why learning to meet your own needs isn’t selfish, it’s essential.
Tune in for a deeply honest conversation about motherhood, healing, self-worth, and giving yourself permission to become whole again.
[00:00] Introduction [04:05] Why Millions of Mothers Connected With Libby’s Message [08:04] The Moment Libby Realized She Wasn’t Really Present [11:24] Burnout, Rage, and the Breaking Point That Changed Everything [15:20] Asking the Hard Question: What Do I Actually Need? [18:48] How Childhood Trauma Shaped Libby’s Motherhood Journey [24:06] Unlearning the Belief That Rest Must Be Earned [28:19] Why Humor Has Become Part of Libby’s Healing [31:50] Choosing Yourself to Become a Better Mother [36:02] The Motherhood Skills That Build Careers [38:41] Letting Go of the Need for Permission [39:46] Defining What “More” Means Today
Meet my guest, Libby Ward:
Website: https://libbyward.com/
Instagram: @libbyward
TikTok: @libbywardofficial
Book: Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind, Finding Myself
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Keep an eye out for episode #68 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Katie Writer, Alaska bush pilot, nature photographer and host of the Alaska Climate & Aviation podcast. Coming soon – you won’t want to miss it ♥
